Vernon Alabama Map

About Vernon, Alabama

Vernon is a locality in Lamar County, Alabama, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,714. The population density is 119.2 people per km². Vernon is located at 33.7571°N, 88.1089°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 35592.

Vernon rests in a landscape shaped by the rolling hills of west-central Alabama, a terrain where the earth gently rises and falls, creating a subtle, verdant tapestry. It lies 46.0 miles east-north-east of Starkville, MS (from Starkville, MS: bearing 62°T), and is situated 16.7 miles west-north-west of Fayette. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, often carries the sweet, earthy scent of pine needles and damp soil, a fragrance that seems to deepen as the sun begins its descent, casting long shadows that stretch and distort the familiar contours of the land. The sky overhead, a vast canvas of shifting blues and grays, can hold a certain stillness, broken only by the occasional call of a crow or the distant hum of a passing vehicle, hinting at the quietude that defines Vernon. The story of Vernon is one of agriculture and resilience, a place where cotton once dominated the fields, leaving its mark on the very character of the community. Though the agricultural economy has diversified, the legacy of those farming roots remains, a quiet strength in the people and the land. The Sipsey River, a vital artery for the region, flows nearby, its waters a constant murmur that has witnessed generations come and go. Vernon, like many small towns in this part of the country, possesses a distinct pulse, a rhythm dictated not by the frantic rush of larger cities, but by the slow turning of seasons and the enduring bonds of neighbors.

About This Vernon Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Vernon, Alabama with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Vernon and Lamar County.

Detailed location data for Vernon includes the ZIP code (35592), telephone area code (813), county seat of Lamar County (Vernon), and school district assignment (Lamar County School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Vernon is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.